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Outlines of Chinese symbolism and art motives: An alphabetical compendium of antique legends and beliefs, as reflected in the manners and customs of the Chinese [With 205 illustrations]
C.A.S. (Charles Alfred Speed) Williams; Terence Barlow (introduction)
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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good-. Very Good- Dust Jacket. 5th Printing of 3rd Revised Edition. 1981 printing of 1974 edition. Spine is a bit cocked; dust jacket's spine area is sunned; dust jacket's spine tips have wear; dust jacket has other light wear; tight, text clean. xxix, [3], 472 p., with in-text illustrations and a col…or frontispiece. Published in 1981 at $20.00 [otob: 61].
CHINESE SYMBOLISM AND ART MOTIFS A Comprehensive Handbook on Symbolism in Chinese Art through the Ages .with over 400 illustrations
WILLIAMS, C.A.S. CHARLES Alfred Speed.;.BARROW, TERENCE INTRO,
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. FOURTH, Revised Edition ("new edition"). VERY GOOD CONDITION, clean, solid,bright.very nice indeed.; WHITE TITLES ON DARK RED PAPER COVERS, SHOWING GOLDEN DRAGON.THIS IS A LATER REPUBLICATION REVISION OF THE EARLIEST 1941 SHANGHAI PUBLICATION.MANY ARTICLES ON CHINESE BELIEFS, CUSTOMS, ARTS & CRAF…TS, FOOD, AGRICULTURE, MEDICINE. Inner back cover shows many flags of CHINA (esp 1931 flags); 384 pages.
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Paperback. Condition: New. In Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs Fourth Edition, scholar C.A.S. Williams offers concise explanations of the important symbols and motifs relevant to Chinese literature, arts and crafts, and architecture. This reference book has been a standard among students of Chinese culture and history since 1941… and, in its Fourth Edition, has been completely reset with Pinyin pronunciation of Chinese names and words. Organized alphabetically, enhanced by over 400 illustrations, and clearly written for accessibility across a variety of fields, this book not only explains symbols and motifs essential to any designer, art collector, or historian, but delves into ancient customs in religion, food, agriculture, and medicine. Some of the symbols and motifs explicated are: The Eight Immortals, The Five Elements, The Dragon, The Phoenix, Yin and Yang. With Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs, you can access hidden insights into the intentions behind works of Chinese craftsmanship, and the thorough explanations of each symbol, accompanied by the historical origins from which they arose, will complement your existing knowledge of any area of Chinese culture, or help you confidently explore new topics within the realm of Asian art and history.
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Paperback. Condition: New. In Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs Fourth Edition, scholar C.A.S. Williams offers concise explanations of the important symbols and motifs relevant to Chinese literature, arts and crafts, and architecture. This reference book has been a standard among students of Chinese culture and history since 1941… and, in its Fourth Edition, has been completely reset with Pinyin pronunciation of Chinese names and words. Organized alphabetically, enhanced by over 400 illustrations, and clearly written for accessibility across a variety of fields, this book not only explains symbols and motifs essential to any designer, art collector, or historian, but delves into ancient customs in religion, food, agriculture, and medicine. Some of the symbols and motifs explicated are: The Eight Immortals, The Five Elements, The Dragon, The Phoenix, Yin and Yang. With Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs, you can access hidden insights into the intentions behind works of Chinese craftsmanship, and the thorough explanations of each symbol, accompanied by the historical origins from which they arose, will complement your existing knowledge of any area of Chinese culture, or help you confidently explore new topics within the realm of Asian art and history.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Ex-library paperback in very nice condition with the usual markings and attachments.
OUTLINES OF CHINESE SYMBOLISM AND ART MOTIVES; AN ALPHABETICAL COMPENDIUM OF ANTIQUE LEGENDS AND BELIEFS, AS REFLECTED IN THE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE CHINESE.
Williams, C.A.S. [Charles Alfred Speed Williams]. Terence Barrow (Introduction).
Published by Rutland, VT and Tokyo, Japan: Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1975., 1975
- Hardcover
Seller: David Hallinan, Bookseller, Columbus, MS, U.S.A.David Hallinan, Bookseller
Contact seller5-star sellerThird revised edition - second printing of the 1974 Charles E. Tuttle edition. Tan thin cardstock slipcase has some bumping/creasing but stapled seams are firm. Hardcover: H 21.75cm x L 15cm. Dust jacket sunned at spine with strong creasing/bumping at head; lighter bumping to panel edges; front flap retains publisher's printed p…rice at top right. Red cloth with vibrant gilt stamped spine lettering. Interior pages are bright and clean. Binding retains some crispness. A fine copy in a very good+ dust jacket and very good+ slipcase. Please note that this thick book has an approximate shipping weight of 3 pounds (1.36 kg) and may require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. ISBN 080481127X.
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Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs: A Comprehensive Handbook on Symbolism in Chinese Art Through the Ages
Williams, Charles Alfred Speed/ Barrow, Terence (Introduction by)
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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 4th revised edition. 448 pages. 9.25x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.
Language: English
Published by Castle Books A division of Book Sales Inc., Edison, NJ, 1999
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- First Edition
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Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Edison, NJ: Castle Books A division of Book Sales Inc., N.d. circa 1999. NEW ( see scan). Facsimile of the Third Revised Editon. First Edition Thus/First Printing. Hard Cover. New/New. Illus. by Over 200 Illustrations, Many Full Page. 8vo size - 8½" tall.
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Paperback. Condition: New. In Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs Fourth Edition, scholar C.A.S. Williams offers concise explanations of the important symbols and motifs relevant to Chinese literature, arts and crafts, and architecture. This reference book has been a standard among students of Chinese culture and history since 1941… and, in its Fourth Edition, has been completely reset with Pinyin pronunciation of Chinese names and words. Organized alphabetically, enhanced by over 400 illustrations, and clearly written for accessibility across a variety of fields, this book not only explains symbols and motifs essential to any designer, art collector, or historian, but delves into ancient customs in religion, food, agriculture, and medicine. Some of the symbols and motifs explicated are: The Eight Immortals, The Five Elements, The Dragon, The Phoenix, Yin and Yang. With Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs, you can access hidden insights into the intentions behind works of Chinese craftsmanship, and the thorough explanations of each symbol, accompanied by the historical origins from which they arose, will complement your existing knowledge of any area of Chinese culture, or help you confidently explore new topics within the realm of Asian art and history.
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Paperback. Condition: New. In Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs Fourth Edition, scholar C.A.S. Williams offers concise explanations of the important symbols and motifs relevant to Chinese literature, arts and crafts, and architecture. This reference book has been a standard among students of Chinese culture and history since 1941… and, in its Fourth Edition, has been completely reset with Pinyin pronunciation of Chinese names and words. Organized alphabetically, enhanced by over 400 illustrations, and clearly written for accessibility across a variety of fields, this book not only explains symbols and motifs essential to any designer, art collector, or historian, but delves into ancient customs in religion, food, agriculture, and medicine. Some of the symbols and motifs explicated are: The Eight Immortals, The Five Elements, The Dragon, The Phoenix, Yin and Yang. With Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs, you can access hidden insights into the intentions behind works of Chinese craftsmanship, and the thorough explanations of each symbol, accompanied by the historical origins from which they arose, will complement your existing knowledge of any area of Chinese culture, or help you confidently explore new topics within the realm of Asian art and history.
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Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. Genetics mapping, physical mapping and DNA sequencing are the three key components of the human and other genome projects. Statistics, mathematics and computing play important roles in all three, as well as in the use…s to which the mapping and sequencing da.
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Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 236.
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Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 240.
